Tag: Tech industry
Customizable AI Model Platform Fireworks AI Raises $52M from Sequoia, Valued...
Fireworks AI, a platform that allows users to create customizable AI models, has recently secured $52 million in funding from Sequoia, bringing its total...
AMD to Acquire Finnish Startup in $665 Million Deal to Challenge...
AMD, a US chipmaker, has announced its plans to acquire the Finnish artificial intelligence startup Silo AI for a whopping $665 million. This acquisition...
Index Ventures Secures $2.3 Billion for New Venture and Growth Funds
Index Ventures has secured a whopping $2.3 billion in new funds to support tech startups worldwide. This massive sum is divided into $800 million...
Gemini Live’s Background Mode and App Extensions: A Game-Changer for Apple...
During the Google I/O 2024 event, Gemini Live was introduced as a new AI feature for mobile devices that allows for natural conversations with...
Challenging AI Processing: Microsoft’s ‘MInference’ Demo Drop
Microsoft recently showcased its new MInference technology on the AI platform Hugging Face, demonstrating a significant breakthrough in processing speed for large language models....
Startup Valuations Surge to Record Highs as Investors Declare End of...
In the past couple of years, startups backed by investors have faced challenges in raising funding at prices higher than their previous valuations. However,...
Girls in Tech Shuts Down After 17 Years: What Happened?
Girls in Tech, a non-profit organization founded by Adriana Gascoigne, is sadly closing its doors after 17 years of empowering women in the tech...
Google’s Flawed Repair Policy: A Closer Look
Google is known for producing some of the most innovative and sleek hardware devices on the market. From the Pixel phones to Nest cameras...
Figma Halts AI Feature Amid Apple Dispute | Tech News
This week, Figma CEO Dylan Field announced that the company will be temporarily disabling its "Make Design" AI feature due to accusations of heavy...
Quantum Rise Secures $15M Seed Funding for AI-Powered ‘Consulting 2.0’ Startup
Quantum Rise, a startup based in Chicago, recently secured $15 million in seed funding from Erie Street Growth Partners. This funding will support their...
X’s Plan for Deep Integration of Grok’s AI Uncovered by Researcher...
X has been making strides in further integrating Grok, Elon Musk's AI, into the social networking app. Recent discoveries by independent app researcher Nima...
Epic Games Criticizes Apple for Rejecting App Store Submission
Epic Games has openly criticized Apple for rejecting their submission to create a rival iOS App Store. According to Epic, Apple rejected the proposal...
Japan Successfully Eliminates Outdated Regulations on Floppy Disks
Japan has officially bid farewell to floppy disks in governmental systems, marking the end of an era that saw these outdated storage devices being...
Samsung’s Q2 Operating Profit Soars 1,452% YoY to $7.54B, Revenue Up...
Samsung has reported a staggering increase in its second-quarter operating profit, which has soared by 1,452% year-over-year to $7.54 billion. The tech giant also...
OpenAI Faces Major Security Vulnerabilities: A Recap
OpenAI, a company known for its advancements in artificial intelligence, has recently come under fire for a series of security vulnerabilities that have put...
Apple’s New ‘4M’ AI Model: A Game-Changer in Technology
Apple has recently introduced their new 4M AI model, developed in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). This innovative model...
Groq CEO Challenges Nvidia at VB Transform 2024
The competition is heating up in the world of AI technology, with Groq CEO Jonathan Ross leading the charge against industry giant Nvidia. Groq's...
Apple’s Future Plans: AirPods with Cameras Set to Launch in 2026
Apple is reportedly planning to introduce a new feature to its AirPods in the coming years - built-in cameras. This information comes from a...
Apple to Mass Produce AirPods with Camera Modules by 2026: Kuo
Tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently revealed that Apple is planning to mass-produce AirPods with built-in camera modules by the year 2026. This new feature...
4 Reasons Why Upgrading to iPhone 16 Might Not Be Ideal
Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 is generating a lot of buzz, especially with the integration of Apple Intelligence and iOS 18. While some, like my...
Ario AI Personal Assistant Startup Raises $16 Million to Democratize Digital...
Ario, a startup that is developing an AI-powered personal assistant, has recently secured $16 million in funding to create what they call "universal basic...
Hebbia Secures Nearly $100M Series B Funding for AI-Powered Document Search...
Hebbia, a company that specializes in AI-powered document search tools, has recently announced that they have secured nearly $100 million in Series B funding....
iPhone 16 Release Date, Leaks, Price Predictions: Everything You Need to...
The iPhone 16, along with its siblings the iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, is expected to be one...
Netherlands-based Innatera Nanosystems Raises $21M for Energy-Efficient AI Chip
Innatera Nanosystems, a company based in the Netherlands, recently secured a substantial investment of $21 million for their innovative energy-efficient AI chip. This exciting...
Meta’s Oversight Board: 53 Decisions Made in 2023
The Oversight Board recently released its annual report, shedding light on its impact on Meta and its ability to influence the policies governing Facebook...
OpenAI Delays ChatGPT Voice Assistants: What You Need to Know
OpenAI has announced a delay in the launch of its advanced Voice Mode feature for ChatGPT voice assistants. The company stated that more time...
Mustafa Suleyman from Microsoft Endorses Sam Altman’s Commitment to AI Safety...
At the Aspen Ideas Festival, Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's CEO of AI, expressed his admiration for Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, during an interview...
Apple Faces Potential $30 Billion Fine for Breaking Competition Laws
Apple is facing a potential $30 billion fine for allegedly breaking competition laws in the European Union. The European Commission has accused Apple of...
Alibaba Launches English Version of Modelscope: AI Model Building Service with...
Alibaba has launched an English version of Modelscope, an AI model building service that offers over 5,000 models. This new platform aims to make...
Vinod Khosla’s Top Concern Revealed | TechCrunch
Vinod Khosla is a well-known figure in the tech world. As the co-founder of Sun Microsystems and a prominent investor at Khosla Ventures, he...
Apple Faces Potential Massive Fine for Violating EU Competition Rules
Apple is facing potential massive fines from the European Union for allegedly violating competition rules. The EU officials are investigating Apple's breach of Digital...
Apple’s App Store Violates EU’s Digital Markets Act | Latest Tech...
Apple has recently found itself in hot water with the European Commission over its App Store rules. The Commission has shared its preliminary findings,...
Meta Faces Criticism for AI Spam and Scams, Safety Concerns Rise...
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is facing criticism for its artificial intelligence (AI) spam and scams, which have raised safety concerns among users. The...
Tech Companies: The Problem with Privacy Practices
Privacy concerns in the tech industry have been a hot topic lately, with many companies facing scrutiny over their practices. One recent example is...
Apple and Meta Collaboration: Enhancing the iPhone 16 as an AI...
Apple is reportedly considering partnering with Meta to enhance its new Apple Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) features. According to a report from the Wall...
Mastering Consumer Tech with Matt Rogers at Disrupt 2024
Consumer technology can be challenging to master, but Matt Rogers has proven himself to be an expert in this field. As the co-founder of...
OpenAI Acquires Remote Collaboration Platform: What You Need to Know
OpenAI has recently been making moves in the mergers and acquisitions space. After acquiring Rockset, a database tech firm, the company has now purchased...
Early Access for Apple TV+ Subscribers to Newest Original Podcasts
Apple has announced that it will be launching its first premium podcast, My Divo, with early access exclusively for Apple TV+ subscribers. This new...
Investigation: China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom Under US Probe...
China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom are currently under investigation by the US for potential data sharing concerns. The investigation was launched on...